Gate Automation Engineer

Lincoln
2 months ago
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Position: Gate Automation Engineer
Job ID: 3570/1
Location: Lincolnshire
Rate/Salary: [£35,000 – £45,000 DOE + overtime/vehicle]
Benefits: Company vehicle, tools & fuel card, ongoing training, career progression
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Fire & Security, Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors - We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Gate Automation Engineer
Typically, this person will install, maintain, and service a wide range of automated perimeter security systems. They will work on-site across commercial, industrial, and high-security premises, delivering high-quality installations and reactive maintenance across gates, barriers, turnstiles, bollards, and access control systems.
HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Gate Automation Engineer:
• Installation, commissioning, and servicing of automated gates, barriers, bollards, and turnstiles
• Installation, programming, and maintenance of access control systems and associated safety devices
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding on live automation systems
• Carrying out preventive maintenance and reactive callouts
• Liaising with clients on-site and completing accurate job documentation
Qualifications and requirements for the Gate Automation Engineer:
• Proven experience in gate automation or perimeter security engineering
• Strong electrical fault-finding and mechanical skills
• Experience with access control, safety circuits, and automation systems
• Full UK driving licence
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role

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